Brunswick County Health and Human Services

08/31/2026

📢Community Health Notice

The NC Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that several baby
goats from Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies.

Some of the goats were present at events and facilities across North Carolina between July 28 and August 27, 2026, including locations in Hickory, Lexington, Mocksville, Durham, Statesville, Charlotte, and Boone.

⁉️ What should you do?

If you or your child had direct contact with one of the baby goats:

There is no need to panic, but it is important to report the exposure so health officials can determine whether any follow-up is needed.

Please contact Brunswick County Health Services Communicable Disease Nurse at 910-253-2250 to report the exposure and discuss further details.

Please share this information with friends, family, and anyone who may have attended one of these events.

Possible exposure dates/locations include:
-Statesville
-Lexington
-Mecklenburg
-Watauga
-Burke
-Davie
-Durham
-Iredell counties.

If you touched or handled the goats at any of these events, contact your local health department before visiting urgent care/ER to see if preventive treatment is needed.
Rabies is deadly but preventable.

More info here epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/rabies.html

08/31/2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose continues to affect every community. Yet it can be prevented. We know how to reduce risk and keep people safe. By speaking openly, learning from one another, and treating each other with care and respect, we build a world where fewer lives are lost. Because while this day is still needed, it doesn’t have to be forever.

Rember, you can receive Naloxone for free at Brunswick County Health Services and Coastal Horizons.

08/28/2026

Planning ahead ensures a healthier future for our kids! Discover how climate change impacts their world and the steps you can take today to safeguard their health. 🌍🤲

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Pwp150ZACCI

08/27/2026

🏫 Healthy spaces make for happy kids and thriving futures! Parents, let's join the EPA in ensuring safe, supportive environments for our children to learn and grow. Explore vital resources today. 🌟

Visit: https://www.epa.gov/schools

08/25/2026

🎒📚 Help Your Child Start the School Year Healthy & Strong! 💙

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reset healthy routines and make sure your child has what they need to thrive throughout the year.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends focusing on three key areas:

😴 Healthy routines — Prioritize sleep, nutritious meals, physical activity, and healthy screen-time habits.

🩺 Preventive care — Make sure your child is up to date on annual checkups, physicals, and recommended immunizations.

🧠 Mental health — Check in with your child, create space for open conversations, and make sure they know which trusted adults they can turn to for support.

Small steps at home can make a big difference in a child’s health, well-being, attendance, and ability to learn. 💙

👉 Read the full “3 Ways to Help Your Kids Have a Healthy School Year” from the American Academy of Pediatrics for practical tips for families:

Read the HealthyChildren.org article

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08/24/2026

🎒📚 Welcome Back to School, Brunswick County! 🍎

The backpacks are packed, the school buses are rolling, and a new school year is officially underway! 🚌✨

To all of our students, families, teachers, school staff, and administrators: we’re wishing you a safe, successful, and joy-filled first day back!

Here’s to new beginnings, new friendships, new opportunities, and a year full of learning and growth. 💙

Have a great first day, Brunswick County! 🎉📓

08/21/2026

Are you interested in making a difference in a child's life? Come learn how to become a Foster and Adoptive Parent with Brunswick County Social Services!

Adults interested in becoming foster parents are invited to attend a free information session on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Social Services building in Bolivia.

⭐️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/oJ3x50ZCutU

| Posted Aug. 21, 2026 |

08/21/2026

🍂⚓ Anchored in Autumn is coming!

Families, mark your calendars! Join us for a FREE Family Resource Fest featuring community resources, family support, giveaways, raffles, and opportunities to connect. 💛

📅 Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Brunswick County Health Services, Building A Bolivia, NC 28422

🍁 Come connect. Come explore. Come celebrate community!

08/20/2026

☀️ Love the outdoors? So do mosquitoes and ticks. 🦟🕷️ Before you head out for a hike, picnic, or backyard hangout, take a minute to protect yourself from bites and the diseases they can carry by using EPA-registered insect repellents while outdoors.

Learn more at 👉 https://ow.ly/Slol50ZAEAq

08/19/2026

🤱 Breastfeeding offers amazing health benefits for both moms and babies! Whether you're a new mom, dad, or supportive loved one, find resources and support at BreastfeedNC.com. Let's nurture North Carolina's families together! 💙